Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - Dated 1943 - Excellent Edged Weapons The armband is made of

The armband is made of two pieces of heavy white cotton fabric stitched closed for use with a safety pin to attach (original pin included)

The grip is of Bone or possibly ivory

It reads:Victory is a question of staminaSend - the wheatmeat

The Tunic is fitted with button-attached & sewn-in Infantry Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant) shoulder boards

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - Dated 1943 - Excellent Edged Weapons The armband is made ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition original WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet. It still retains a wonderful form with internal bamboo wicker construction. Comes with original pentagonal bevo style cloth embroidered army star insignia to the front, which is in impeccable condition. The helmet has the original suspension system and original chinstrap. This example is well marked with original labels inside